Horse
Pronunciation:
Renn'-nish Jer'-man kowld Blud
Breed Description:
The Rhenish-German Cold Blood breed of horse, or Rhenish Heavy Draft is a heavy draft breed from Germany. The breed is similar to the Belgian, with a large, muscular body. It has strong, short legs with some feathering. They can be chestnut, red roan with flaxen mane and tail or bay roan with black points. They stand between 16 and 17 hands high.
Temperament:
The Rhenish-German Cold Blood breed of horse has a typical draft horse temperament, being docile and co-operative.
Height:
The Rhenish-German Cold Blood breed of horse stands 16 to 17 hands.
Weight:
The Rhenish-German Cold Blood breed of horse weighs 1250 to 1400 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Rhenish-German Cold Blood breed of horse has no associated health problems.
Living Conditions:
The Rhenish-German Cold Blood breed of horse is fairly hardy and can be kept outdoors in most conditions.
Exercise:
The Rhenish-German Cold Blood breed of horse is a working breed and enjoys regular exercise.
Life Expectancy:
The Rhenish-German Cold Blood breed of horse lives into its mid to late twenties.
Grooming:
The Rhenish-German Cold Blood breed of horse requires little maintenance, although leg feathering benefits from regular grooming.
Origin:
The Rhenish-German Cold Blood breed of horse was developed in the Rhineland less than 100 years ago. Local heavy horses from Rhineland, Westphalia and Saxony were used, as well as the Ardennes, but the main foundation stock was the Belgian.
The Rhenish is one of only four German heavy horse breeds and it is fairly rare. 